It’s time to wake up! Every morning during the month of Elul, the last month of the Jewish calendar, we blow the shofar and begin a renewal process of reflecting, taking stock and awakening our hearts, minds and actions – a month of preparation for the deep dive of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Now …
We are so looking forward to this year’s High Holy Days together, celebrating a New Year in deep gratitude and joy, reflection and learning, support and warm connection with each other. After several community conversations, board discussions, research into practices in other communities and following Ontario public health guidelines, we will be offering services and …
We are so looking forward to this year’s High Holy Days together, celebrating a New Year in deep gratitude and joy, reflection and learning, support and warm connection with each other. After several community conversations, board discussions, research into practices in other communities and following Ontario public health guidelines, we will be offering services and …
We are so looking forward to this year’s High Holy Days together, celebrating a New Year in deep gratitude and joy, reflection and learning, support and warm connection with each other. After several community conversations, board discussions, research into practices in other communities and following Ontario public health guidelines, we will be offering services and …
Presented by the Danforth Multifaith Commons. Join us as we chat with our local Toronto-Danforth candidates ahead of the upcoming Federal election on September 20th! We'll discuss important issues affecting our community, and audience members will also have the opportunity to ask questions. Participating candidates: Julie Dabrusin , Liberal Party of Canada Clare Hacksel, New …
We are so looking forward to this year’s High Holy Days together, celebrating a New Year in deep gratitude and joy, reflection and learning, support and warm connection with each other. After several community conversations, board discussions, research into practices in other communities and following Ontario public health guidelines, we will be offering services and …
We are so looking forward to this year’s High Holy Days together, celebrating a New Year in deep gratitude and joy, reflection and learning, support and warm connection with each other. After several community conversations, board discussions, research into practices in other communities and following Ontario public health guidelines, we will be offering services and …
Celebrate the joy in the Sukkah! After the intensity of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the festival of Sukkot brings us together to celebrate joy and an abundant fall harvest. Join us at this melody-filled service as we welcome Shabbat under the leafy roof of the DJC sukkah, a structure of vulnerability, love, hospitality, and …
A celebration of Shabbat for preschoolers and their caregivers! Join long-time educator, Fran Sharpe, and other DJC families with young children (0-5) for singing, storytelling, dancing, and the making of new friends and community for “Shabbat and Me” – a monthly celebration of Shabbat for small children and their caregivers. In September, we'll meet outdoors …
The Sukkah is compared to a chuppah – a canopy of love, connection and joy! Join with our partners, the Danforth Jewish Circle, LGBTQ+ at the J, Moishe House, and Alex Richler at this Queer-Centred, Welcoming-to-All evening, as we engage queer-hearted and queer-minded ways of celebrating and re-imagining this festival of abundant harvest, love and …
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Bring-your-own-brunch (or snacks!) and meet Director of Education Alysse in the sukkah! We’ll shake the lulav and share stories about our ancestors. Families with children of all ages are warmly invited to join. Please note: DJC events are vegetarian and nut-free so that they are welcoming to all. REGISTER HERE. Sukkah address will be provided …
Our live Klezmer Band, Broken Bagel Scene, will lead us in boisterous music for safely distanced Simchat Torah hakafot and dancing. Join in aliyot to celebrate reaching the very end of the year’s Torah reading cycle and starting fresh from the beginning again. We’ll share blessings for endings and new beginnings of all kinds. There …
